Grace Clarksville

Many times, we live with the assumption that the more we have, the more satisfied we will be. That assumption, however, is actually an illusion. Join Nate Edmondson as he looks at what Jesus has to say about true satisfaction. Scriptures: John 6 Keywords: Jesus, Satisfaction, Food, Drink, Life, Eternal, Temporary, Faith

We all want to be in control but we serve a God who asks us to surrender. Join Michael Bayne as he reveals the illusion we all face in thinking we need to be in control.  Scriptures: Matthew 26-35-26 Proverbs 3:5-6 Keywords: Surrender, Control, Plans, Jesus, Influence, God's, Will

In today's world we find ourselves more connected than ever but still stuck in cycles of loneliness. We all want to be individuals of independence but many times we find ourselves isolated. Join Michael Bayne this week as he reveals the illusion of independence.  Scriptures: Genesis 1:26-27 and Genesis 2:18-22 Keywords: independence, isolation, community, connection, relationship, friendship

Happiness. We all want it and at times we will do anything to experience it. Many times every choice we make becomes dependent  on the amount of happiness it will yield. Join Michael Bayne as he asks the question, should the illusion of happiness drive the choices we make from day to day? Scriptures: Philippians 4:2-9 Keywords: illusion, joy, peace, salvation, direction

Whether we know it or not, we all approach God with expectations. We have preconceived ideas about how God should act. The problem is that many times God doesn’t act the way we think He should. Join Nate Edmondson as he explains how we should react when God doesn’t meet our expectations Scriptures: Luke 7:11-23  Keywords: Faith, Doubt, Disappointment, Confusion, Surrender, Jesus

It's one things to follow Jesus personally but when we try to tell others about Jesus many times we back away from the challenge. Join Michael Bayne as he examines the reaction of the Samaritan Woman in John 4 to Jesus and how we can have her same courage to speak up about our faith to people around us on a daily basis. Scriptures: John 4:1-42 Keywords: gospel, evangelism, share, connect, hope, reach, Jesus

Imagine having a job but not having any idea of what you were supposed to do at that job! That is how many people feel about being a Christian. Join Dr. Mark Green as he helps us process how followers of Jesus can connect saving faith and obedient action. Scriptures: Luke 14:25-35 Keywords: follow, obedience, Jesus, life, instruction, direction

All families fight but it can be so confusing when families fight about faith. Join Michael Bayne as he processes how we should respond when our faith and the faith of our family are completely different. Scriptures: Mark 6:1-6 Keywords: Family, Faith, Persecution, Disagreement, Connection

Surprises always catch off guard and life is full of surprises. Join Michael Bayne as he helps us understand how we can shape our "knee jerk" reactions when life brings those constant surprises.  Scriptures: Matthew 9 Keywords: React, Respond, Obey, Faith, Scripture

In the story today, we can see three groups of people all with different motives for pursuing Jesus.  And all three reacted differently to Him.  Dr. Kent Hughes will challenge us to evaluate our own motives and answer the question:  "Why am I here today?" Scriptures: Mark 2:1-12 Keywords: Faith, Jesus, Needs, React, Motive, Comfort, Zone

At times, our life seems fairly ordinary, simple, and nothing extravagant. But God calls ordinary people to do extraordinary things for His Kingdom. Join Eddie Christenberry as he looks at the call of the first disciples as proof that God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. Scriptures: Matthew 4:18-22 Keywords: Disciples, Ordinary, Extraordinary, God, Jesus, Calling, God's Will

Many times the challenges we face in life overwhelm us. Join Michael Bayne as he looks at the truth that Jesus is stronger than any situation or opposition we face in life. Scriptures: Mark 5:1-19 Keywords: Spiritual, Warfare, Enemy, Jesus, Strength, Opposition

Many times when people encountered Jesus they walked away. Join Michael Bayne as he looks at the truth that just because someone walks away from Jesus does not change who Jesus is. Scriptures: Mark 3:1-6 Keywords: Doubt, Faith, Resistance, Hope, Truth

When people in Scripture encounter Jesus there is always a reaction. Join Michael Bayne this week as he processess  the truth that when we encounter Jesus we never leave the same. Scriptures: Luke 19:1-9 Keywords: salvation, hope, repent, turn, change

Behind The Music Series - Worship is more than emotion, singing, or a service we attend. Worship is a response. Join Michael Bayne as he processes how our perspective of God determines our response to God. Scriptures: Psalm 66, John 1:15-18 Keywords: Honesty, Feelings, Needs, Suffering, Trust

Dr. Kent Hughes  will look at David's Psalm and expose the pain behind the music of our lives and the open door we have with God to be honest and open about our suffering. Scriptures: Psalm 143 Keywords: Honesty, Feelings, Needs, Suffering, Trust

God's forgiveness and His grace are amazing, but have there been times in your life where you begin to wonder if your choices and circumstances may disqualify you from God's grace? Join Brandon Reed as he unpacks the story behind the music from Psalm 51 and reveals the truth that your sin doesn't change God's unfailing love.  Scriptures: Psalm 51 ; 2 Samuel 11 Keywords: Grace; Love; Truth; Gospel; David; Bathsheba; Sin; Mistakes; Brokenness

Who we are privately always shapes the choices we make publicly. Join Michael Bayne as he goes behind the music to unpack Psalm 63. Scriptures: Psalm 63 Keywords: Faith, Growth, Struggle, Discipleship, Integrity

Most of the time we are not afraid of commitment but rather overwhelmed with so many commitments in life! Listen to Michael Bayne process how our commitment to Jesus should shape all other commitments in life.  Scriptures: Acts 20:22-24 Hebrews 10:19-23 Keywords:   Commitment, Endurance, Strength, Faith

Faith goes without knowing how, where or when. That's the constant challenge of the believer. Join Ron Edmondson as he looks at the original story of faith and unpacks how that story impacts us as believers even today.  Scriptures: Genesis 12:1-9 Keywords:   Faith, Abram, Abraham, Genesis, Obedience